Section Lead, Air Dominance Modeling & Analysis Onsite
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2026-07-29Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Top SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
As a Section Leader, you will play a key role in talent acquisition, goal setting, career development, performance management, and compensation processes. You will ensure that each team member is assigned meaningful work and provided with appropriate opportunities for growth and advancement. In addition, you will uphold employee compliance with all company policies and procedures.
This position includes oversight of approximately 15–20 engineers supporting airborne kill chain efforts. You will serve as a central point of coordination and mentorship within the department, applying strong influence and collaboration skills to promote effective teamwork and interdependent execution.
The Section Leader responsibilities represent approximately 10–20% of the role. In this capacity, you will provide both administrative and technical leadership to the section while maintaining your ongoing engineering responsibilities and supporting department- and directorate-level initiatives.
What You Will Do
Provide oversight of team activities in the development of studies of system, system-of-systems, and/or kill chain performance.
Interact with section members in evaluating new concepts of operation and developing new technology use cases.
Interact with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Technical SMEs as well as with the customer community and air combat warfighter community to share status, issues, and address programmatic concerns.
Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition while supporting department and directorate level initiatives.
What You Will Learn
Administrative and technical oversight of the section while maintaining current day-to-day engineering activities while supporting department and directorate level initiatives.
Talent acquisition, goal setting, career development, performance appraisals, and compensation processes.
Employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience in the defense industry and working with DoD, Pentagon, or military customers
Experience leading an engineering team
Experience in defense modeling, high-fidelity simulations, weapon systems, and/or kill chain analysis
Qualifications We Prefer
Master’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is preferred
Experience in cross-industry collaboration with industry partners, customers, and warfighters
Experience in developing and/or using high performance or high-fidelity simulations in defense applications.
Top Secret / SCI Clearance, Experience with computer communica
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